46 colour plates, many b&w illus; 608 pages; This important collection formed at Waddesdon Manor by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, houses a selection of some of the best illuminated manuscripts produced at important publishing houses and workshops of the later Middle Ages. This volume includes descriptions, index and useful documentation and reference material. A FINE copy in Very Good Dust jacket in original slipcase. Book is large and heavy and will require extra post... View more info

516 pages; Clean and tight in original blue cloth bindings, gilt lettering at spines. Text volume of 230 pp; plate volume of 286 b&w plates illustrating 333 drawings. Arntzen L43. An important standard reference. Illustrated by b/w halftone plates.; Experience the pleasure of reading and appreciating this actual printed item. It has its own physical history that imbues it with a character lacking in ephemeral electronic renderings. View more info